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Archives for September 2011
Child Left Behind
It doesn’t matter if you homeschool your kids or send them to public school or private school, at some point the topic of standardized testing comes up. Each state has rules about testing kids no matter what category they fit in. Standardized testing has a place, but America is becoming very lop-sided on this issue. […]
The New Daddy Workout
I remember the days when I took off my shirt and women would sigh; some would even faint. My sculpted arms and broad shoulders proudly proclaimed my alpha dominance to all of the men in the room. When I needed, I could do the laundry on my abs. Well, none of that is really true…but […]
Most Important Traits of a Teacher
The job of teachers is educating students and helping mold them into individuals that will be able to successfully function in society. Being an effective teacher involves more than having a degree and knowledge of the subject you are teaching. There are many people who have jobs as teachers, but the most successful possess the […]
Out of Balance? Be a Bounce Back Person
An Interview with Judy H. Wright, Empowerment Coach and author of Out of Balance? Be a Bounce Back Person Welcome Judy, can you tell us why you decided to write this particular book? Tweet admin
How to Establish Bedtime Routines for Children
One of the most endearing things about a child is their ability to live each moment to its fullest becoming totally immersed in whatever it is that has captured their attention at any given time. This same special quality can also make bedtime frustrating as some children have a great difficulty to put aside the […]
Don’t Let Them Lose Their Creativity
Young children are excellent problem solvers and naturally creative individuals. They’re typically not afraid of failure and intuitively engage in the kinds of divergent thinking that people who value innovation tend to prize. Unfortunately, by the time they’ve made it through second grade, that creativity and ability to immediately grasp ideas and concepts in an […]
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Should Little Johnny Have a Computer?
In this day and age, it’s almost a requirement to own a computer with internet access for school. Many papers must be typed and well formatted, and researched thoroughly. A computer can offer both of these things. However, should little Johnny have his own computer? We all know that there are many advantages to the […]
5 Ways New Moms Can Save Money On Baby Items
Being a new mom is a massively costly affair. The lists of vitals you’ll need to buy are endless and that’s before you get to the purchases of extravagance which you’d like for your arrival. So, here are some top tips which will help you save on the damage to your bank account. First, never […]
Best Rides for Toddlers at Disney World and Disneyland
Many families want to experience the best vacation possible with their young children. In order to do this, many families want to find child-friendly locations. One fabulous destination idea for your next family vacation is Florida or California. Both of these states offer fantastic weather all year round and amazing theme parks, such as Disneyland […]
The Dentzel Carousel
Gustav Dentzel of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a cabinet maker by trade and a young German immigrant to the United States. In 1860, he established the Dentzel Factory, manufacturing two or three carousels per year and supplied parks throughout the East and South. All of the animals were hand-carved out of poplar or basswood. The carousels […]
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